Life Science

The new policy allows students to obtain condoms, unless parents opt them out, and makes sexual education a required part of school health curricula.

The Paleozoic Era ushered in an explosion of life on Earth.

As part of the first lady’s agenda to improve children’s eating habits, a healthy recipe contest will culminate with the winning authors joining her for a “state dinner.”

Crop yields worldwide are not increasing quickly enough to support estimated global needs in 2050, according to a new study.

Findings may explain why the sexually cautious play fast and loose with protection.

The mysterious glowing orbs have fascinated people for generations.

A scarcely seen type of orca is likely a distinct subspecies or species, researchers say.

Can the fragile Bering Strait survive as warming oceans increase shipping traffic?

Researchers say developing PTSD symptoms after a life-threatening health scare is quite common.